DHS issues updated guidance for responding to a wide-area anthrax attack

Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector:  disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption:  Once scenario involves ananthrax attack using crop dusters DHS has issued an updated version of its previously-published guidance for protecting first responders during the first week following a wide-area aerosol anthrax attack. “Protective measures addressed in the guidance include medical countermeasures (i.e.,…

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CAGW issues report questioning government mobile apps

Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative Image Caption:  A duplicative mobile app? Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, on Sept. 25 released an issue brief on federally financed and developed mobile apps, which it believes have exploded in their scope and proliferation. Homepage position:  10 read more View full post on…

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ICS-CERT issues alert on power plant control system

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  cyber_security A control system used by electrical power plants could have a vulnerability that leaves a back door open for hackers to get into the system, according to DHS’ critical infrastructure Cyber protection team. The vulnerability in the Rugged Operating System, made by Siemens subsidiary…

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AFP issues hacking warning after ASIO attack

Federal Police have issued a stern warning to computer hackers who have been trying to crash Australian government websites. Hacking movement Anonymous has been credited with infiltrating government and company websites across the world, and now members of the group have set their sights on Australia. View full post on Cyber…

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